Daily Briefs

Tuesday’s Brief: Mayflower II to Launch Saturday, September Events, Story Time, Kids Science Lab

Today is Tuesday, September 3 and Fall is just around the corner. Take a moment to exhale this month and check out this list of things to do around Greater Boston in September. Here’s what you need to know for today… 10:30AM Toddler Story Time. Stop by the North End Library and listen to stories, Read More…

Community

Freedom Trail Reconstruction on Cross Street Moves Forward

Helping to answer questions regarding the reconstruction of the Freedom Trail on Cross Street, the Freedom Trail Foundation provides the following information. Ø  The granite for the replacement of the Freedom Trail is on site and the crew is scheduled to begin the installation immediately. Ø  The crosswalk is being replaced by asphalt along with replacement of Read More…

Community Featured

North End Dog Park Appears in Rover’s “Dog’s Day Out” Series

Rover, an online marketplace for pet services, named the North End dog park one of the best in Boston in a recent article about dog walking routes in the city. The series, “Dog’s Day Out,” features a 41-minute-long walk across Boston, starting at the Responsible Urbanites for Fido (RUFF) dog park on Prince Street. It Read More…

Featured Photos & Videos

Straight Pride Parade Meets Counter-Protestors in Downtown Boston [Photos]

A straight pride parade beginning at Copley Square and ending at City Hall Plaza took place on Saturday, August 31. The parade was organized by a group called “Super Happy Fun America” who claim straight people are an oppressed majority. Participants waved American flags and marched alongside a Trump 2020 float. Counter-protestors came out en Read More…

People

Obituary: Anna (D’Amato) Ventresca of Boston’s North End

Anna (D’Amato) Ventresca of Boston’s North End passed away peacefully on August 28, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.  Beloved wife of the late Mario Ventresca. Adored mother of Sandra Ventresca and her husband Giovanni De Dona of Medford, Lisa Ventresca of the North End and the late Domenic Ventresca and his surviving spouse Rachel of Read More…

Daily Briefs

Monday’s Brief: BPDA Official Pleads Guilty to Accepting Bribe, Table Featured on Food Network, Zumba in the Park

Today is Monday, September 2 and Jen Royle’s Table kicked off a new Food Network series called “Opening Night” this past weekend, read more on Boston Magazine. Here’s what you need to know for the week ahead… 6:00PM Summer Fitness Series: Zumba. Stop by Christopher Columbus Park for the the Boston Summer Fitness Series. Tonight’s Read More…

Announcements

North End Against Drugs Thank You to Family Fun Festival Sponsors

North End Against Drugs (NEAD) would like to thank all who made the 2019 Family Fun Festival a huge success! MAJOR SPONSORS: Mayor Martin J. Walsh , Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, Senator Joseph Boncore, Councilor Lydia Edwards, NorthEndWaterfront.com, The Nolan Family – Boston Harbor Cruises, “A Taste Of The North End”, Century Bank, North End Music Read More…

Featured Real Estate

North End / Waterfront Real Estate Sales for August 2019

Check out the residential closings in the North End / Waterfront area during the month of August 2019. $0 – $999,999 38 Charter #5: 1 bed, 1 bath with 409 sf. sold for $380,000 25 Clark #1: studio with 405 sf. sold for $420,000 Lincoln Wharf #8: 1 bed, 1 bath with 779 sf. sold Read More…

Photos & Videos

Neighborhood Photo: The Last August Sunset

The month of August concluded with a stunning sunset over Boston’s North End. In the photo above, Bob Somerville captures some iconic figures including Old North’s steeple and the Bunker Hill monument against the colorful sky. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Send in your photos via email to info@northendwaterfront.com or tag @northend.waterfront on Instagram. Please include Read More…

People

Obituary: Maria (Manfra) Ventresca of Boston’s North End

Maria (Manfra) Ventresca of Boston’s North End passed away on August 22, 2019.  Beloved daughter of the late Michael and Michelina (Sarno) Manfra. Loving mother of Gina M. Keegan of Revere. Dear sister of the late Phyllis Tragno and Joseph Manfra. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. The family will receive visitors on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 Read More…